Heimir starting to build team for 2026 with Finnish mission
There was a noticeable nip in the air as the plane load of Irish fans made their way out into the streets of Helsinki following the three-hour flight north from Dublin.
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Jack Grealish has 'felt the love' from new regime after devastating Euro 2024 snub
Jack Grealish still believes Gareth Southgate should have taken him to Euro 2024 but is feeling the love under interim England boss Lee Carsley.
Maturing Troy Parrott ready to bring AZ form to Ireland fold
Troy Parrott is back in camp with the Republic of Ireland and if he gets on the pitch against Finland or Greece, then this international window will have gone better than the last one.
Evan Ferguson 'ready to go' as he aims to ignite season
Fit again striker Evan Ferguson is "ready to go" as he attempts to ignite both his own season and the Republic of Ireland's Nations League campaign in the coming days.
Méabh De Búrca: 'Huge' for Athlone Town to end Women's Premier Division traditional top trio's title streak
Athlone Town's title-winning success can be a point of inspiration for neutrals as well as clubs outside of the traditional top three in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division, according to former Republic of Ireland international Méabh De Búrca.
The view from Finland: Hosts' style shift adds intrigue to task for Heimir Hallgrimsson's Ireland in Helsinki
It's not all too long ago since the Republic of Ireland faced Finland in the UEFA Nations League.
Jake O'Brien omission from Ireland squad 'grating on me' - Keith Treacy
Heimir Hallgrimsson could have used the October window to take a closer look at what Jake O'Brien can offer rather than leave him out of his squad entirely, according to former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland v Finland | Athlone ascend | LOI and FAI Cup | Shamrock Rovers dig out APOEL draw
Former Drogheda United defender Graham Gartland, ex-Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy and former Girls in Green international Méabh De Búrca join Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.